Hyde Park
The Hyde Park in Austin, Texas
Hyde Park History
Established in “the street car era” by Monroe M. Shipe, Hyde Park was one of Austin’s first suburbs. Its flat lands accommodated a number of activities, including horse races, bike races, and state militia camps. It was the original home of the State Fair in 1875, but the Fair was moved to Dallas 9 years later when it began to lose money. The lumber from the old fairground was later used to build the Hyde Park School on Speedway.
The grounds soon became recognized as a resort once Gem Lake was developed and a pavilion was added. The area transformed into a well-established location where people could come to enjoy various forms of entertainment, such as concerts and plays.
Today, Hyde Park still provides such a variety of entertainment to its residents. Residents can take pleasure in a stroll around the neighborhood to the local grocery store or post office. With its convenient location just north of the University of Texas, the neighborhood is very inviting to students and professors looking to make an easy commute to campus.
Neighborhood Eateries
Visitors and inhabitants alike can enjoy an assortment of dining options. Whether you desire modern Italian, Asti Trattoria, or a cozy wine bar and restaurant, Vino Vino, Hyde Park is home to a few restaurants named by Texas Monthly as The Top 10 Places to Eat in Central Austin. Among these restaurants is the well-known Hyde Park Bar and Grill, a casual American eatery and an Austin favorite. Antonelli’s Cheese Shop and Mongers Seafood are also neighborhood stars.
Activities
For individuals looking to relax, or maintain an active lifestyle, the Hancock Golf Course and Hancock Recreation Center offer activities for children and adults alike throughout the year. The Hancock Golf Course is the oldest golf course in the Lone Star State. Lewis Hancock, who introduced golf to Austin in 1889 founded the Austin Country Club ten years later along with a number of other Austinites. It remained there until 1951.
The Hancock Recreation Center provides indoor and outdoor facilities for a variety of activities. Enjoy a picnic with your family at the picnic tables while your kids play on the playscape, or take a class inside. Classes include dance lessons and fitness programs, as well as sports for the kiddos.
The Commodore Perry Estate, has been beautifully restored and reimagined as a boutique hotel featuring 49 European styled rooms and the very popular Luties Garden Restaurant. A part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, the estate is a popular place for social events, dining and meeting.
Take a visit to the local and state historic landmark, the Elizabet Ney Museum. This museum is the former studio and portrait collection created by sculptor Elisabet Ney. Near the Elizabet Ney Museum, which was added to the National Register of Historic places in 1972, is Shipe Neighborhood Park and Wading Pool. Along with its wading pool, this park features a large field along with a playscape, tennis court, and basketball court.
Schools
School assignments within the Hyde Park residential area are: Russell Lee Elementary, Kealing Middle School, and McCallum High School. Also located in the area is Hyde Park Baptist School, a private K-12 school with a solid foundation of over 50 years. Hyde Park also has a wonderful child development center.
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